ABOUT TINA
I was born and raised in North Texas. I have a passion for capturing the simple yet extraordinary quiet drama of life as it unfolds before me. Living in Texas, traveling throughout the state, and my deep connection with my family inspire my paintings. I want to capture moments in time that evoke innocence in the unassuming subjects or individuals that grace my canvas.
MY PROCESS
I paint from photos taken by me or family. Much of the inspiration comes from trips around Texas or from my own back yard. I start with a sketch on paper or directly on the canvas. Then I use acrylic inks and washes for interesting background effects. I always use oils for the final painting and refinement. All of my paintings are varnished with high gloss archival varnish.
​Tina has an eye for color and composition. Her paintings are thought provoking and engaging. She has a passion for finding beauty in simple, yet extraordinary things, and she has an appreciation for raw genuine honesty and understated elegance. Through her paintings she highlights the overlooked beauty in the world around her. Her attention to detail and the quality of craftmanship that goes into each painting is what makes
her work stand apart. Her style is realistic, yet has a dreamy softness that transports the viewer into a world of nostalgic bliss.
Tina received her Fine Arts Degree from the University of North Texas and studied with the Milan Institute of Art Sarasota Florida. She is an Elementary Art educator and a member of the National Art Education Association.
